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American-Made Manufacturing

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NEMA & UL Compliance Standards

Whitney Punch Press

Whitney punch presses deliver fully hydraulic punching, cutting, and forming for heavy-duty metal fabrication. From single-end hydraulic punches to combination punch/plasma systems, these machines handle steel, stainless steel, and aluminum for trailer, rail, military, and structural applications—engineered for speed, precision, and minimal downtime in high-volume production environments.

Piranha-Whitney Punch Plasma Combination Machine
SEP-120 Single-End Hydraulic Punch

Our Range of Products

Piranha-Whitney Punch Plasma Combination Machine

Piranha-Whitney Punch Plasma Combination Machine

  • Produces 3x more parts at 1/3 the cost
  • Combines 5 processes in one machine setup
  • Runs parts up to 24 feet long
SEP-120 Single-End Hydraulic Punch

SEP-120 Single-End Hydraulic Punch

  • 120-ton capacity through 1-inch plate
  • 21.5-inch throat for versatile tooling
  • Most cost-effective 120-ton punch in USA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Whitney punch press used for?

Whitney punch presses are used for punching, cutting, countersinking, embossing, and drilling holes and shapes into steel, stainless steel, and aluminum sheet and plate. They're commonly used in trailer, rail car, military vehicle, and structural steel fabrication where precise, repeatable hole patterns and clean edges are required.

What is the punching capacity of a Whitney punch press?

What materials can be processed on a Whitney punch press?

What's the difference between a single-end punch and a combination punch/plasma machine?

What is the maximum part length a Whitney combination machine can process?

Does Piranha offer financing or leasing options for punch presses?

What warranty coverage comes with a Whitney punch press?

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Industries We Serve

Trailer & Truck Body Manufacturing

Trailer & Truck Body Manufacturing

Punches and cuts structural components for trailer frames, cross-members, and truck body panels with repeatable accuracy.

Rail Car & Military Vehicle Fabrication

Rail Car & Military Vehicle Fabrication

Processes thick steel and aluminum plate into precision parts for rail car bodies and military vehicle hulls.

Structural Steel Fabrication

Structural Steel Fabrication

Punches holes in channel, angle, and flat bar for structural steel connections and building components.

General Metal Fabrication Shops

General Metal Fabrication Shops

Handles diverse punching, notching, and forming tasks on mild steel, stainless, and aluminum for custom jobs.

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Why Metal Fabricators Choose Piranha

140+ Years of Fabrication Heritage

Backed by the W.A. Whitney and Bertsch legacy brands, delivering proven punch press reliability for over a century.

Nationwide U.S.-Based Support

Same-day parts shipping from Belvidere, IL and U.S. phone support ensure minimal downtime for your operation.

One Source for Full Shop Workflow

From punch presses to lasers and press brakes, get a single vendor for quoting, installation, and parts supply.

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